IT Services- Architecture Consultant- Senior Associate (US Remote)

PwC - Global; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cybersecurity firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Sacramento. This role involves providing security services to development teams and engaging in meaningful client relationships while working on significant security projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of application security principles and experience in software development. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for career advancement

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in software development, application security, or cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of application architectural patterns.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to development teams, including code scanning and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with application development and security teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Analyze application security vulnerabilities and execute mitigation strategies.

Skills

Application security principles

Communication skills

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related fields

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $162,500
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and a robust time-off policy
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development within a global cybersecurity initiative
- Engage in meaningful client relationships and work on significant security projects across a vast network
- Work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and improvement in application security

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide security services to development teams, including code scanning, readiness testing, and penetration testing
- Engage early in the software development lifecycle using a risk-based methodology
- Collaborate with application development, QA, and security teams to ensure security requirements are met
- Analyze application security vulnerabilities and execute mitigation strategies
- Assist in designing and deploying compliant applications while contributing to the overall security strategy

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Information Technology or related fields
- 1-3 years of experience in software development, application security, or cloud infrastructure
- Strong understanding of application architectural patterns and application security principles
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior executive leadership
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and experience with application security solutions

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes
- Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Knowledge of penetration testing tools and techniques
- Understanding of business processes that affect system design
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CISA

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